Pr. Mohamed HASSANY

Mohamed Hassany is the Health Minister's assistant for projects and public health initiatives in the ministry of health and population (MoHP), Egypt; Infectious Diseases and Hepatogastroenterology Associate professor at the National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute (NHTMRI) , Cairo; executive director of the national committee for control of viral hepatitis (NCCVH) , director of the hepatitis elimination program at MoHP.

Prof. Hassany has many international peer reviewed publications /book chapters in the fields of viral hepatitis and its related complications and serves as editorial board member and reviewer in many international peer reviewed journals.

Prof. Hassany has been instrumental in advancing newborn screening programs in Egypt, focusing on early detection of genetic, endocrine, and metabolic disorders in newborns. His efforts have significantly contributed to reducing morbidity and mortality rates among newborns by ensuring timely interventions and treatments. He has also been involved in numerous international collaborations to share knowledge and best practices in newborn screening.